News from February 2017
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: U.S. Attorney G. F. “Pete" Peterman, III announces that Delroy Anthony McLean, age 42, from Jamaica, was sentenced today to serve 41 months in Federal prison for threatening a Federal official. The sentence was handed down by Honorable Clay D. Land, Chief U.S. District Court Judge, in Columbus.
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: Using the Deep Discoverer ROV, scientists will investigate deepwater habitats, geology, and the biology of sea animals as it dives as far as 3.7 miles (6,000 meters) deep. The public can watch online.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: A grand jury returned a four-count indictment charging a North Lawrence man with violating the Clean Water Act by dumping wastewater into tributaries of the Tuscarawas River, said Carole S. Rendon, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) today released the following statement after the House Steering Committee recommended Rep. Mike Bishop (R-MI) to serve on the Ways and Means Committee...
By Interior Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: Stonewall, Texas - Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has announced that additional programming will be offered to visitors from March 4 through March 19 at the LBJ Ranch. Spring Break at the LBJ Ranch 2017 will offer park visitors with opportunities to further explore and discover the park’s historic resources and delve deeper into the story of the 36th president and the LBJ Ranch.
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: “Thank you, John, for the kind introduction, and thank you all for having me today. I’m honored to be here.
By DOE Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: PADUCAH, Ky. - Seven years ago, EM’s Paducah Site launched the West Kentucky Regional Science Bowl with a simple goal to promote science and math education, reaching as many students as possible.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: El Dorado, Arkansas - Kenneth Elser, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced that Orlando Deshun Mitchell, (aka “Stunna"), age 40, of Camden, was sentenced today to 140 months in federal prison followed by four (4) years of supervised release on one count of Distribution of More Than 28 Grams of Cocaine Base. The Honorable Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in El Dorado.
By Interior Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking applications for a new WaterSMART water marketing strategy funding opportunity. Reclamation is inviting states, Indian Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts and other organizations with water or power delivery authority to cost-share with Reclamation and develop a water marketing strategy to help prevent water-related conflicts and contribute to water sustainability.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the February 2017 Federal Grand Jury.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A 43-year-old Beaumont, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: BOSTON - Twenty-three men and women involved in two drug trafficking organizations operating in Taunton and Boston were arrested and charged today in connection with distributing heroin and fentanyl. In addition, the Drug Enforcement Administration, along with state and local partners, conducted 12 searches in Fall River, New Bedford, Bridgewater, Boston, Brighton and Providence.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, La. - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced last week that three prisoners at the U.S. Penitentiary in Pollock pleaded guilty to the assault of an inmate that resulted in injuries requiring hospitalization.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: Conspired to Cash Tax Refund and Social Security Checks Worth More Than $500,000.
By Interior Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management Wind River/Bighorn Basin District advises travelers on roads crossing public land to use caution as heavy precipitation and snowmelt have caused road damage and washouts.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: HOUSTON - A 72-year-old doctor has been ordered to federal prison for distributing large amounts of oxycodone and hydrocodone, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. A federal jury convicted Richard Arthur...
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, the House passed H.R. 428 (Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-TX), the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act, to end decades of confusion over the true boundary between Texas and Oklahoma and bring certainty to landowners along the Red River. The bill passed by a vote of 250-171.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A human resources manager for two information technology companies today admitted that she obstructed a federal investigation as part of a scheme to fraudulently obtain foreign worker visas, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
By Interior Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: Today is Valentine’s Day and we invite everyone to share the love we have for Denali National Park and Preserve by joining us for Winterfest and celebrating a century of preservation and protection!.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2017
News Release: HOUSTON - Four of five defendants involved in a string of violent armed robberies have been ordered to federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. The group was responsible for the armed robberies and attempted robbery of Jet Pawn, Cash America Pawn and Mad Dog Smoke Shop in January 2015.
